Approved Training Providers
Training organisations, universities, schools, charities, and independent providers who:
Deliver executive function coaching or closely related programmes; and
Can map their curriculum to the IEFCC Professional Standards across the five domains:
1)Understanding Executive Functions and Human Development;
2) Communicating Relationally Through Coaching;
3) Fostering Motivation, Growth, and Behaviour Change;
4) Supporting Executive Function Skill Development;
5) Upholding Professional Integrity and Reflective Practice.
We welcome applications from providers serving diverse communities and contexts, including SEN/SEND, alternative provision, higher education, and workplace learning.
Who can apply?
What we assess
We review both quality and alignment. Typical evidence includes:
Curriculum & Standards Mapping – clear learning outcomes aligned to the five domains and relevant level descriptors.
Teaching & Learning – methods that model neuroinclusive practice; active, practice‑based learning; opportunities for reflection and feedback.
Faculty/Trainer Credentials – qualifications and recent practice relevant to executive function coaching and supervision.
Assessment & Quality Assurance – valid, reliable assessment of knowledge, skills, and reflective capacity; moderation and standard‑setting.
Safeguarding & Ethics – codes of conduct, supervision, escalation pathways, and safeguarding policies.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – explicit neuroaffirmative stance; accessibility and reasonable adjustments for learners.
Practice Hours & Supervision – how learners gain real‑world practice and supervisory support appropriate to the level.
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) – processes to recognise prior study/experience; bridging plans where needed.
Data & Privacy – secure data handling and GDPR‑compliant processes.
Impact & Evaluation – learner outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement.
Approval indicates that your programme meaningfully prepares learners for IEFCC certification at one or more levels:
Level 1 – Foundational Knowledge in Executive Function Coaching
Level 2 – Executive Function Coach
Level 3 – Executive Function Coach Supervisor
Level 4 – Executive Function Coach Trainer
A provider may be approved at multiple levels if programmes meet the relevant standards.
Levels of approval
Recognition on the IEFCC public register of Approved Training Providers.
Use of the IEFCC “Approved Training Provider” badge in line with brand guidelines.
Streamlined candidate journeys for your graduates seeking IEFCC certification (with predefined bridging plans where applicable).
Access to provider briefings and resources (assessment exemplars, updates to standards, research digests).
Community & credibility – signal that your programmes meet rigorous professional standards.
